The first silent night : the Christmas carol that united the world

Beveridge, Peter (Peter J.), (television producer,, television director.). Callow, Simon, 1949- (host,, narrator.). WTTW National Productions, (presenter.). Destinations Media Ltd., (production company.). PBS Distribution (Firm), (film distributor.).

Summary: Join actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the origins of the song Silent night, journeying to the Austrian village of Oberndorf as well as the city of Salzburg, where the story of the world's favorite carol had its origins.

Item details

ISBN: 9781627894173
ISBN: 1627894179
Physical Description: videodisc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015

Contents / Notes

General Note:	Originally produced in 2014. Bonus (approximately 45 min.): Classical destinations Salzburg -- Silent night music videos -- Stage of the world -- Salzburg partners -- Salzburg Festival -- Visit Salzburg -- Hotel Moenchsstein -- Closing markets -- Silent night trailer -- Ancient Bible destinations.
Formatted Contents Note:	Silent night villages and Salzburg -- Advent Christmas markets -- Mohr and Gruber -- Arnsdorf -- The Great War Christmas truce -- Silent night performance -- The legacy.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Editor, Wayne Osborne ; cinematographer, Peter Meakin.
Participant or Performer Note:	Hosted and narrated by Simon Callow.
System Details Note:	DVD; region 1; NTSC; widescreen; stereo.
Language Note:	With optional subtitles.